<p>#272: Ready to find the love you deserve?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with dating coach and relationship guru, Anwar White, for a conversation on how to date with intention.</p><p>We’ll talk about how to set boundaries, manage finances in relationships, and navigate tough conversations.</p><p>Plus, we’ll answer relationship questions straight from the DMs, offering tips and insights to help you build a healthy, lasting connection.</p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>How to put yourself out there in 2025</li><li>How to expand your options in the dating pool</li><li>How to set boundaries on the first date</li><li>The difference between wants and needs in a relationship</li><li>How masculine and feminine energy play a role in relationships</li><li>Tips for healing from past relationships</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.naacpimageawards.net/nominees/34?category=122" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vote for Balanced Black Girl in the “Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle / Self-Help”  category of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards!</a></li><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li>Follow Anwar on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/datingcoachanwar/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></li><li>Follow Anwar on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@datingcoachanwar?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> TikTok</a></li><li>Book a free consultation with Anwar<a href="https://www.getyourguycoaching.com/apply" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</li><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>LifeStraw | Use code BALANCEDLES for 15% off the purchase of any LifeStraw home product at <a href="http://lifestraw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LifeStraw.com</a>. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. </li><li>Nurtafol | Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to<a href="http://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nutrafol.com</a> and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>YNAB | YNAB is a life-changing budgeting app that helps you do what you want with the money you have. Visit<a href="http://www.ynab.com/balanced" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.ynab.com/balanced</a> to get an exclusive three-month trial.</li><li>Oura Ring | Oura Ring is the revolutionary smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance. Visit<a href="http://www.ouraring.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.ouraring.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="http://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media. </a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>